Erica Arias knew that she wanted to invest in something, but finding the right investment had proven to be a challenge. That was until a trip to Los Angeles with her sister-in-law, Blanca Giacoman, who is also her business partner, provided inspiration for something familiar, but with a differentiating flair. “My sister-in-law said ‘hey let’s…… Continue Reading
Even with the easing of the drought, golf course operators are finding it difficult to maintain course due to high water prices, and the Kern County Board of Supervisors will consider easing an agreement with a vendor to keep one golf course operational. Sorenson Bros. Inc, which operates the county-owned North Kern Golf Course, has…… Continue Reading
The Bakersfield Police Department is searching for a pair of men who they say attempted to murder a man by beating him to unconsciousness and then striking him in the head with a bicycle. Police said the incident happened at 11 p.m. on March 27 at Mi Tierra Market, 300 south Owens Street, when the…… Continue Reading
For years Kern County families had to make long treks north or south to find specialized pediatric treatment for their children, but that is about to change and Thursday marked a beginning of a shift toward localized care. With a grand opening and a major announcement, Dignity Health and Valley Children’s Healthcare, which operates Valley…… Continue Reading
A routine traffic stop by the Bakersfield Police Department resulted in the recovery of a stolen handgun and a pair of arrests. Police made the stop in the 3000 block of San Dimas Street at 9:20 p.m. on Wednesday. During a search of the vehicle, police discovered a 9-milimeter handgun, which had been reported stolen…… Continue Reading
Kern County Sheriff’s deputies in Wasco arrested a 50-year-old man on suspicion of driving under the influence after a crash on Highway 43 left a woman dead and another man injured. Deputies responded to a 7:55 p.m. report Wednesday of an injury traffic collision at Hwy. 43 and Prospect Avenue in Wasco. When deputies arrived they…… Continue Reading
The debate about how to fix California’s grumbling roads is heating up after Gov. Jerry Brown, along with leaders in the Senate and Assembly, presented a plan that would raise gas taxes 12 cents per gallon — the largest in state history. The plan has drawn significant opposition from Republicans, anti-tax groups and others concerned…… Continue Reading
It was a stirring run for the CSU Bakersfield men’s basketball team, but on Tuesday night the magic ran out for the Roadrunners. With superior size and offensive weapons, Georgia Tech eased past the Roadrunner in the National Invitational Tournament semifinals 76-61 at Madison Square Garden, but Yellowjackets coach Josh Pastner said it was never…… Continue Reading
CSU Bakersfield is the first eight seed into the semifinals of the NIT Tournament, but they face a Georgia Tech that has quality wins this season, including against NCAA semifinalist North Carolina. [View the story “CSU Bakersfield vs. Georgia Tech” on Storify] ROD BARNES A FINALIST FOR COACHING AWARD CSU Bakersfield’s Rod Barnes is a…… Continue Reading
The Ralph Bailey Show welcomes historian Nick Ragone to the broadcast as he & Ralph discuss one of America’s most historical moments, the storming of the beaches of Normandy, France in World War 2. KERN Radio · Ralph & Ragone Discuss 81st Anniversary of D-Day
The Ralph Bailey Show welcomes Congressman Vince Fong to the show as they discuss the Congress’s decision to vote in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill & the Congressman give his thoughts on Russia’s recent attacks on Ukraine. KERN Radio · Congressman Fong Talks Big Beautiful Bill & Ukraine
Stephanie Pierce & Erving Loya of “Hey There Delilah”, a local non-profit, stop by The Ralph Bailey Show to pump up their inaugural Golf Classic at Bakersfield Country Club, where they will raise money to aid families who are being affected by cancer. Teams & donations are still available.Go to https://www.heytheredelilah.org/ for more information. KERN…
The Ralph Bailey Show welcomes Entertainment Reporter for KGET 17 RIck Bentley & his special guest Erik Nelson from the Officer David Nelson Memorial Scholarship as they explain how the scholarship & the upcoming Luke Bryan concert became connected. KERN Radio · Rick Bentley & Erik Nelson Talk 'Officer David Nelson Memorial Scholarship'
Congressman David Valadao joined The j.R. Show to discuss medicaid and medicare cuts, energy and how it all affects the Central Valley. KERN Radio · Congressman David Valadao Discusses Possible Vote On Big Beautiful Bill